doubly

[ duhb-lee ]

adverb

1. to a double measure or degree:

   to be doubly cautious.

2. in a double manner.
3. Obsolete. with duplicity.

doubly

/ ˈdʌblɪ /

adverb

1. to or in a double degree, quantity, or measure

   doubly careful

2. in two ways

   doubly wrong

Word History and Origins

Origin of doubly¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; double, -ly

Example Sentences

Illegitimate and homosexual, he was doubly outside the era’s accepted social norms.

From Los Angeles Times

If all goes well, the endeavor will be doubly satisfying.

From Los Angeles Times

To be doubly certain, I consulted a leading historian of American Marxism, Paul Buhle, a retired lecturer at Brown University.

From Los Angeles Times

Chef endorsements are probably doubly important for fake cheese, since people know it today as disappointing goop.

From Salon

Races run over crooked cobblestone streets, crowded with spectators, were doubly exciting for being run over crooked cobblestone streets, crowded with spectators.

From Los Angeles Times